Climate Change Fund
The NSW Government's Climate Change Fund has been established to help households, schools, business and government save potable water, electricity and greenhouse gas emissions. It includes:
- $100 million Residential Rebate Program, providing rebates for hot water systems, insulation, rainwater tanks and washing machines
- $30 million NSW Green Business Program
- $30 million Public Facilities Program
- $40 million Renewable Energy Development Program
- $20 million School Energy Efficiency Program
- $20 million Rainwater Tanks in Schools Program.
The Climate Change Fund also supports the Water for Life Education Program, which includes community campaigns, innovative on-the-ground water education projects and training and resources as part of the NSW Government’s plan to secure Sydney’s water supplies.
The Fund is administered by the Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water. To find out more, visit the Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water website or call the Environment Line on 1300 361 967.
With the support of $140,000 from the Climate Change Fund, Sydney's Centennial Park is upgrading the pipes from its pond system to provide water for the rose garden, toilets and equestrian jumping arenas. The ponds system, once known as Lachlan Swamps, was Sydney’s original water supply and holds up to 12 million litres of water.